Question 1

Which of the following is a network confined to sites on internal Web servers and only available to individuals within an organization?

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a network that is confined to sites on internal Web servers and only available to individuals within an organization. It is a private network that is not accessible to the general public, unlike the internet. Whispernet is a proprietary network used by Amazon for its Kindle e-readers, and a closed network is a general term that refers to any network that is not open to the public.

Question 2

Documents stored on the World Wide Web are written and linked together using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard language used for creating and presenting content on the World Wide Web. It is used to structure and format documents, and to link pages and resources together using hyperlinks. HYPP, HPPS, and URL1 are not valid web technologies or standards.

Question 3

PracticeAdmin Practice Management Software™ is an on-demand,full-featured medical practice management/medical billing software designed by a physician.Which of the following describes this type of specialized application that is used in a particular industry?

Accepted Answer

Vertical market software is specialized application software that is designed for a particular industry, such as medical practice management in this case. System software refers to the operating systems and utility software that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer. Horizontal market software is designed for a wide range of industries and can be used by many different types of businesses. Operating system software refers specifically to the software that manages the computer's hardware and provides basic functionality for other software to run on top of.

Question 4

What are the two categories of system software?

Accepted Answer

The two categories of system software are operating systems and utility programs. Operating systems manage computer hardware and provide a platform for other software while utility programs perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources.

Question 5

Which of the following refer(s)to computer programs that provide instructions for a computer to execute a desired task?

Accepted Answer

Software refers to computer programs that provide instructions for a computer to execute a desired task. Hardware, on the other hand, refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and printer. Extranets and intranets are types of computer networks.

Question 6

Which of the following are the raw facts and figures businesses collect?

Accepted Answer

Raw facts and figures that businesses collect are referred to as data.

Question 7

Which of the following links computer resources using either a wired or wireless connection?

Accepted Answer

The term "network" refers to the connection of multiple devices such as computers, printers, or other hardware and software systems using either a wired or wireless connection.

Question 8

Windows 7 comes installed on many computers.While it has many "bells and whistles," its fundamental purpose is to perform all of the basic tasks needed to operate the computer at its most basic level and to provide an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer.Windows 7 is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Windows 7 serves as the operating system software that manages all the basic computer functions and provides an interface for user interaction. It is responsible for managing hardware resources, running applications, and providing a platform for other software to run on.

Question 9

Which of the following refers to the physical components used to collect,store,organize,and process data and to distribute information?

Accepted Answer

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the central processing unit (CPU), memory, storage devices (hard drives, flash drives), input/output devices (keyboard, mouse, monitor), and peripherals (printers, scanners). These components are used to collect, store, organize, and process data and distribute information. In contrast, software refers to the programs, applications, and operating systems that run on the hardware. Intranet and extranet refer to network infrastructures used to share information within an organization or between organizations, but do not necessarily involve physical components.

Question 10

Which of the following is essentially the world's largest computer network,linking hundreds of thousands of smaller networks and operating under a common set of rules for communication?

Accepted Answer

The Internet is the largest computer network in the world. It connects hundreds of thousands of smaller networks and operates under a common set of rules for communication. An extranet is a private network that connects different organizations, while an intranet is a private network within an organization. The World Wide Web is a part of the Internet that allows users to access and share information through text, images, and other multimedia formats.

Question 11

Microsoft Word,Quicken,and MS Publisher are examples of what type of software,used broadly across large and small businesses?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word, Quicken, and MS Publisher are all examples of horizontal market software. This type of software is designed to be used broadly across different types of businesses and industries, as opposed to vertical market software, which is specific to a particular industry or niche. System software and operating system software are different types of software altogether.

Question 12

Firewalls,antivirus software,spam blockers,and antispyware are all examples of which supplements to operating system software that increase the security or capabilities of the computer system?

Accepted Answer

Firewalls, antivirus software, spam blockers, and antispyware are all types of utility programs, which are designed to enhance the performance or security of a computer system. Secondary software systems, Linux servers, and applications software packages are not directly related to security or system performance.

Question 13

Hard drives,keyboards,monitors,and printers are all examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Hard drives, keyboards, monitors, and printers are all physical components of a computer system and are therefore hardware. RFID technology is a specific type of hardware, and software and operating systems are not examples of physical components.

Question 14

By offering limited access of their intranets to select groups of outside people,firms create which of the following?

Accepted Answer

By offering limited access of their intranets to select groups of outside people, firms create extranets. An extranet is a private network that allows controlled access to external users such as customers, suppliers, and partners. It is an extension of an organization's intranet and offers a secure and efficient way to collaborate and share information with external parties.

Question 15

Microsoft Word 2007,which is used to write memos,letters,and reports,is an example of which type of software?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word 2007 is an example of application software, which is designed to perform specific tasks such as writing, editing, and formatting documents. It is not network software, server software, or system software.

Question 16

Which of the following performs the critical functions necessary to operate the computer at its most basic level,such as managing the file system,reading programs into the main memory,and allocating computer memory among various tasks?

Accepted Answer

System software performs the critical functions necessary to operate the computer at its most basic level, such as managing the file system, reading programs into the main memory, and allocating computer memory among various tasks. Central processing monitoring hardware refers to physical components that monitor and control the central processing unit (CPU), while distributive software and CAD/CAM software are specialized types of software for specific tasks.

Question 17

Linux is software that comes installed on many computers to perform all of the fundamental tasks needed to operate the computer at its most basic level and to provide an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer.Because it performs these functions,it is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Linux is an operating system software that manages all the hardware and software resources of a computer and provides a platform for other applications to run on it. It is responsible for managing system resources, such as CPU, memory, and storage devices, and provides an interface for users to interact with the computer.

Question 18

Which of the following are files of related records organized according to logical systems and stored on computer-accessible media?

Accepted Answer

Databases are specifically designed to organize related records and data into logical systems, and are stored on computer-accessible media. Warehouses store physical goods, while intranets and extranets are networks for communication and collaboration, respectively.

Question 19

Kenneth just purchased a laptop.He wants to use it at school primarily to write papers,prepare presentations,and organize his contacts.What type of software packages should he choose to help him accomplish these specific tasks?

Accepted Answer

Kennth should choose application software packages such as Microsoft Word for writing papers, Microsoft PowerPoint for preparing presentations, and a contact manager like Microsoft Outlook to organize his contacts. Utility software is useful for maintaining and optimizing the computer system, but would not directly help with the specific tasks mentioned. Primary and embedded software are not relevant to this situation.

Question 20

What are the two broad categories of software?

Accepted Answer

The two broad categories of software are system software and application software. System software includes operating systems, device drivers, and utilities, while application software includes programs designed for specific tasks such as word processing or graphic design.

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